Chapter 729: Royal Decree
'Damn, this old man is sharp. Is this an illusion? Or did I travel back to the past?' Suspicion appeared in his mind.
"Because now I understand," Zephyr replied, turning away toward the massive royal window.
Outside, the empire shimmered under the twilight sun.
"If I don't act now," Zephyr continued, voice tightening, "this empire will surely fall. Not in war, not to invaders… but from the inside. Choked by its own rot. One generation from now, Radiant Blood will be nothing but a broken name carved into a forgotten coin."
The Emperor went quiet.
What Zepher, aka his daughter Lina, said was the truth.
In truth, he was planning to give the Royal Decree to the first Concubine's son if Lina refused to come even today.
'She not only came but also changed into a completely different person.' Her action felt familiar.
'She looks just like Nira…'
The Emperor looked at him again, this time with something different in his gaze.
Not warmth. Not pride.
Fear.
